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We all long for a sense of community. Small groups are a great way to meet people and become friends. As our friendships strengthen and we grow spiritually, so grows the church! Over the coming weeks we will be forming new small groups, and want EVERYONE to join one. Invite friends that “don’t do church” to come to something more casual, like a meal and conversation with friends.
The Small Groups will be formed by people with a shared interest or in the same life stage. Each group will initially be 6-8 people with room to expand to 12. The group will decide on when and where to meet. Many will meet in homes, as the early Christians did. Others may meet at a park shelter, coffee shop, or the church. The organization of the group will be shared. Each group will need a Host/Hostess willing to open their home or schedule another location. Another member will be responsible for food & drink. These two jobs can be rotated. Initially, the study facilitator will be a session member.
We encourage each group to meet at a minimum of twice a month, and ideally, you will meet weekly. There will be time for fellowship and the sharing of food and drink. About 75 to 90 minutes will be devoted to reading scripture, reflecting on Sunday’s message, and prayer. We will grow closer by sharing our joys and our concerns. Some small groups may also decide to take on special projects together, either at New Springs Community Church, New Springs Community Clinic, or by helping-out our neighbors.
Fill out a commitment card, volunteer to host a group, invite others to join the fun. Let’s do life, together.
The Small Groups will be formed by people with a shared interest or in the same life stage. Each group will initially be 6-8 people with room to expand to 12. The group will decide on when and where to meet. Many will meet in homes, as the early Christians did. Others may meet at a park shelter, coffee shop, or the church. The organization of the group will be shared. Each group will need a Host/Hostess willing to open their home or schedule another location. Another member will be responsible for food & drink. These two jobs can be rotated. Initially, the study facilitator will be a session member.
We encourage each group to meet at a minimum of twice a month, and ideally, you will meet weekly. There will be time for fellowship and the sharing of food and drink. About 75 to 90 minutes will be devoted to reading scripture, reflecting on Sunday’s message, and prayer. We will grow closer by sharing our joys and our concerns. Some small groups may also decide to take on special projects together, either at New Springs Community Church, New Springs Community Clinic, or by helping-out our neighbors.
Fill out a commitment card, volunteer to host a group, invite others to join the fun. Let’s do life, together.
